Plans have been filed to transform a former Lloyds bank in a coastal town into a dwelling.
The Grade II* listed building in the centre of Southwold is surrounded by a mixture of commercial and residential buildings.
Plans recognise the building's listed stature and say they believe they have been "careful" to work within the limitations.
The plans state: "The residential use of the ground floor provides a clear opportunity to secure the future fabric of the building including its high street presence."
The former Lloyds bank closed in 2017, and the building has been closed ever since.
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At the time of Lloyds closing, former Southwold mayor Matthew Horwood was concerned for the elderly population of the town.
The former mayor said: “The Lloyds branch was open three days a week and on each day there were queues.
"Over 55s made up 60% of their customers, which is a large number of people."
To view or comment on the application on East Suffolk's planning portal, search reference DC/23/0297/FUL.
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